Foreign Minister Harim Pasha sneered and said, "Everything is in sight! Even if the British are held by the Boers, they are also the world's largest powers. Isn't it easy for us to make trouble?
I am too far away to say that now they support the Balkan countries to challenge our status and support the independence of Armenians, which is enough for us to bear!
Of course, the Russians do not want the Austro-Hungarian Empire to expand in the Balkans, but if it is for the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, is it not worth the deal with Austro-Hungary?
I know that if the Russians entered the Mediterranean, they would not have much influence on the Austro-Hungarian Empire! As long as the interests are sufficient, why can we prevent the compromise between the two countries! "
The Minister of War countered: "The Russians are indeed dreaming and want to enter the Mediterranean, but what is the situation in the Black Sea Strait, don't tell me!
Even if you get the Bosphorus and the Marmara Sea, what can you do? There is also a series of chain islands in the front. You need to break through to enter the Mediterranean!
And now the Russian navy has not competed for the strength of the Mediterranean. Once in the Mediterranean, the British, the Italians, and even the Spanish, Portuguese, and Dutch can be their enemies!
Will the Russians be so unwise and foolishly rush to the Mediterranean? If this is the case, it will be simple. Let go of the strait and let the Russians pass. Then we organize coalition forces to fight a new Crimean war! "
Foreign Minister Harim Pasha gave a dismissive look at the Minister of War, saying: "Don't think Russians so idiot, to take the Black Sea Strait is not tantamount to dominating the Mediterranean!
The strategic focus of the Russians is still in the Far East. The Bosphorus, and even the Dardanelles, took control of the Marmara Sea, just to grasp the gateway to the Black Sea, and the Russians will gain strategic initiative!
As long as they do not compete with the British for the Mediterranean, the British will not interfere now! The Germans and French have had their headaches! "
The Minister of War continued to refute, saying: "So Mr. Harim Pasha, please tell me that after the eastward shift of Russia's strategic focus, is it still capable of provoking a full-scale war in Europe?
To fully grasp the Black Sea Straits, Istanbul and the Asia Minor Peninsula are inaccessible barriers! At least they have to acquire the coastal area, otherwise they will not be insured even if they have seized King Dante!
Unless the Russians declare war against us desperately! Otherwise, at most, they will support a few fleas in the Balkans and come out to trouble us!
In a few small countries, even with the support of the Russians, we can suppress it! Without the means to obtain the Bosphorus, would the Russians be willing to compromise with the Austro-Hungarian Empire? "
Well, Foreign Minister Harim Pasha was sprayed dumb! It can't be said that the Ottoman Empire could not be sure of even a few small countries!
At this time, the Sudan stepped out to be a peacemaker and said, "Everyone, is the backbone of the country. There is no need to argue over a little thing! Prime Minister, what do you think of this problem?"
The named Prime Minister looked at the face of the Sudan and slowly said, "Everyone is right. The situation in the Balkans must be taken seriously. I propose to send troops to the Balkans to deal with the future situation. Variety!
As for the Russians, they might end up without fighting, or they would not sell a fleet to Bulgaria!
If you add the Greek navy, they now have the advantage, but we don't need to take the precious navy and fight against them at sea!
As long as the navy holds the Dardanelles and the Bosporus, separate them and wait for the army to win, everything is over!
Now that the three children in the Balkans dare to engage in small movements, in addition to the British, Austria-Hungarian, and Russians, the Armenian uprising in our country is the main factor.
Probably they think that our Ottoman Empire is decaying and is about to die. They want to come out to be a vulture and rush out to divide the carrion!
Now our focus is on solving domestic problems! Then give the three disobedient children a lesson of blood! "
I have to say that Prime Minister Ottoman was quite accurate! Until the Bulgarian Army did not reach King Constantinople, the Russians would not take a naval battle with them.
The Bosphorus Strait is so dangerous. The narrowest place is only over 700 meters. The Ottoman navy can rely on the turrets on both sides for defense!
If the Russian Navy enters, it will be compared to taking warships and turrets. It is estimated that as long as the commander is not in the water, he will not do it!
This is also the reason why the Russian Empire collapsed in World War I! The navy of the Allies clearly dominated, and still unable to open the Black Sea Strait. In order to open the transportation line, Britain and France had to send troops to Xiaolia!
As for someone saying that it was Britain and France who deliberately crashed the Russians, that was totally nonsense! Regardless of the **** foreign debt owed by the Russians, from a military point of view alone, there is no containment of Russians on the eastern front, but Britain and France are crushed on the western front!
1917 The Germans almost broke the defense line terribly a few times. If it was not for the English and French who had lost their lives, and the Germans made strategic mistakes, the French would kneel!
As for the Americans, it 's okay to give money and supplies. Think of the pocket army with only tens of thousands of people. Count on them to fight or not!
Even after joining the war, the material help is much greater than the military, and even the spiritual support is greater than the military role. The main force is still Britain and France!
There is no reason for the pride of the Turks. At the end of the 19th century, were they also the number one power?
I dare not say that at this moment their military strength is still in the top ten in the world. They can't beat the British and Russians. Can't they beat Bulgaria, Greece, and Mentenegrow?
Foreign Minister Harim Pasha can only sigh and return disappointed! How is the Ottoman Empire now? That is, flickering about Sudan, but no one dare to open this mess, of course, did not take opponents to heart, is also a reason!
Uh ...
I received information that the Ottoman Empire sent troops to the Balkans and scared Ferdinand, but waited and waited, but nothing happened!
Until 1896, Armenians launched a rebellion in Constantinople, and Turkish talent really sent troops to Europe!
Ferdinand had to admire the efficiency of the Ottoman Empire. It is no wonder that the first Balkan war in history was over, and the reinforcements were still on their way from Asia!
Think about it too drunk! Now that both sides have made it clear that the Sudanese government is still idle! If Ferdinand is changed, the Armenia issue will not be resolved immediately, and then the army will be organized to start work immediately, using the contradictions between the three countries to defeat them one by one!